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May Regatta Report
The first of the seasons 2-day mini-Regattas was held last weekend. Fortunately, the event coincided with some glorious sailing conditions that could be the start of the summer. Under blue skies and a fresh breeze, the race on Saturday was advertised as the Long Distance Race; in reality the aim was a 3-4 hour race over a 'longer' distance than the normal round-the-cans racing. To this end, RO set a course East against
Published 06:38 on 17 May 2024
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Mersea Week 2024
This year's 50th anniversary of Mersea Week is about so much more than a Regatta. Together we will celebrate dedicated sailors and supporters filled with passion for this event that started out simply as a joint club Regatta and has grown to one of the largest Regattas held annually on the East Coast. In 2024 besides our usual classes of keelboats, Classics, Smacks, IRC, Sonata, dinghies and MFOB we will be organising
Published 00:00 on 1 May 2024
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Sailing News
May Regatta (11-12 May) With many boats now in the water ready for the new season why not have a bit fun by entering the May Regatta; there are 3 very different races with something for everyone. There are trophies up for grabs for each race. Saturday 11th is the Long Distance race for White Sail and Local Handicap classes (Start 11:30). On Sunday, the ever popular short handed Wallet Cup
Published 07:03 on 25 Apr 2024
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SAILING NEWS
May Regatta (11-12 May) Many thanks to those skippers that have already entered the event. However, I have heard a number of skippers saying they intend to race, and as we all know, a healthy number of early entries encourages others to enter. Therefore, I would request that, if you are going to enter any (or all) the races please enter now. Entry to the event is now open
Published 09:07 on 12 Apr 2024
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The Blackwater Gauntlet is "Thrown".
25 th May 2024, 29 th June 2024, 20 th July 2024, 28 th September 2024 This year as part of the Sonata Racing programme between Dabchicks Sailing Club, Colne Yacht Club and West Mersea Yacht Club we thought it would be fun to re-introduce as one of the prizes the Black water Gauntlet. This would be awarded to the club with the fewest points based upon
Published 08:53 on 12 Apr 2024
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Entry & Volunteering Opportunities for Mersea Week 2024 Open
Recruiting volunteers for Mersea Week 2024
Published 00:00 on 3 Feb 2024